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President Trump dismissed a potential obstruction of justice investigation into his conduct, calling allegations of collusion between him, his campaign or people associated with him and Russian Federation a "phony story". Before his dismissal, Comey confirmed publicly that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was in the midst of investigating potential ties between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the election.

Police around him, telling everyone to move back". British armed police detained a man on suspicion of having a knife near parliament on Friday, police said. An area around the Westminster parliament building was closed off during the incident, according to reporters at the scene. Since then, a suicide bomber attacked a concert in Manchester and several attackers left people dead on and near London Bridge in a vehicle-and-knife rampage.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein says he wouldn't follow orders from President Donald Trump or anyone else to fire special counsel Robert Mueller unless they were "lawful and appropriate orders". A news story from the Washington Post reports that the special council investigating any possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation has taken a new turn.

But Democrats and Republicans recognized that what happened to Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise , the third-ranking member in the House, could happen to anyone in public life. "A lot of times in politics we have divisions but it shouldn't come to violence", he said. "I'm prayerful he will pull through, and I hope he does", Democrat Cedric Richmond said.

He called because "I have been very clear" about Mueller and the lawyers he's hired amounting to a "rigged game", Gingrich said in an interview Tuesday on CBS. And the Daily Caller reported on Tuesday that included an interview with Mueller. Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes by Trump associates, the daily said, quoting unnamed United States officials.

The claims about the Trump probe were reported by several United States media, including CNN , the Washington Post , the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal . Under oath , Comey said Trump told him: "I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go". "It's my judgment that I was sacked because of the Russian Federation investigation", Comey said.

Sessions testified Tuesday that he recused himself from the current Russian Federation investigation only because of a regulation that required it because of his involvement in the Trump campaign. Flynn. The Justice Department subsequently released decades-old memos from its Office of Legal Counsel that it said supported Sessions' position. Either Comey was the ultimate pro who could be trusted to handle his business or he was someone who Sessions had decided months before needed to go ...

Before the event, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said: "Tonight we will go to the game, play our hardest, but we will all be Team Scalise". The shooter was identified as James T. "While the president would like to attend the game and show his support for all of these fearless public servants, he has been advised that there is not enough time to follow Secret Service protocols", Trump spokesman Sean Spicer said Wednesday night.

The ex-FBI chief, James Comey , last week outlined awkward meetings with Trump and said the President made him uncomfortable discussing the investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn . Comey had previously assured Trump he was not under investigation. But Stephen Gillers, a New York University professor who specializes in legal and judicial ethics, said the Mueller interview with Trump presented "no conflict whatsoever".

Edward Snowden , who is facing espionage charges in the USA, is a whistleblower and former CIA contractor who leaked U.S. intelligence documents on mass surveillance and was given political asylum by Russian Federation. Most of the questions during the show were about low salaries, decrepit housing, potholed roads, failing health care and other social problems. Putin said he had no particular advice to offer on that matter, but said he was sure that bilateral relations could strengthen on ...

Mueller was appointed by US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US polls. But after the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey last week, Gingrich said he'd changed his mind.

The Xiandaikuaibao outlet reported an unidentified witness said the blast seemed to have been caused by an exploding bottle of cooking gas. A school bus packed with kindergarten pupils erupted in flames inside a tunnel in eastern Shandong province on May 9, killing 11 children, a teacher and the driver.

Trump relies heavily in social media outlets, twitter in particular, to communicate directly with his followers across the country. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein named Mueller as special counsel in mid-May as allegations swirled that the Department of Justice couldn't handle the probe in an unbiased way.

But Gingrich changed his tune after the news broke that Mueller is interviewing witnesses for a possible obstruction of justice case against President Donald Trump . Trump disputed, though, Comey's assertion he had asked for a pledge of loyalty. Russian Federation has denied interfering in last year's presidential elections , as has the White House.

It quoted five people briefed on the requests and said those who have agreed to be interviewed are Daniel Coats, the director of national intelligence, Admiral Mike Rogers, head of the National Security Agency, and his recently departed deputy, Richard Ledgett.

It added that Mattis and Attiyah had also discussed the current state of operations against Islamic State and the importance of de-escalating tensions in the Gulf . The Al Udeid air base in Qatar is home to 11,000 US personnel and is a key tactical hub for USA military airpower in the region. The Bloomberg News pointed out that, while Trump appeared to back Saudi Arabia and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson took a more neutral tone, the Defense Department underscored its relations ...

After it was confirmed James Hodgkinson shot Scalise and four others during a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, Sen. The young woman's boyfriend later confronted Hodgkinson, and Hodgkinson pulled out his shotgun, hit the younger man in the face with the wooden stock of the gun, then fired a single shot that missed, according to police.

Her failure to win a majority has put May under pressure over her Brexit plans from inside and outside her party and has prompted complaints about her choice of partner due to the DUP's stance on social issues such as gay marriage. "And the question arises, if they cease to be seen as such by part of the community in Northern Ireland, then one can't be quite certain how events will unwind".

In 1996, the News-Democrat reported , a different foster daughter died by suicide at age 17. In this April 17, 2012, photo, James Hodgkinson of Belleville protests outside of the United States Post Office in Downtown Belleville, Ill .

The gunman killed the man with a sawn-off shotgun, held a Colombian woman hostage, tampered with his Global Positioning System bracelet and shot the three officers before dying in a hail of bullets. "We're aware of them having claimed responsibility, but then they always tend to jump up and claim responsibility every time something happens so we note that that has happened", he said.

In a joint statement , German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and Austrian Prime Minister Christian Kern said the decision was an effort by Washington to give American natural gas suppliers an advantage at the expense of their European counterparts.

Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes among Trump associates, the reported quoted officials, as saying . Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) suggested it could lead Congress to re-establish an independent counsel statute and reappoint Mueller. But that changed shortly after Trump fired Comey last May, the Post's sources said.

I spent several years reporting from Washington and believe there is almost no chance of President Trump's being removed from office at this time . Trump fired Flynn in February amid questions about whether he inappropriately talked about USA sanctions against Russia with a Russian official and then misled Vice President Pence about it.

Even so, Mr Gingrich said, Mr Trump will not seek to dismiss Mr Mueller because he is confident the probe will conclude he has done nothing wrong. Rosenstein was testifying hours ahead of a separate Senate appearance by Attorney General Jeff Sessions , who was expected to face sharp questions from his former colleagues about his role in Comey's firing, his Russian contacts during the campaign and his decision to step aside from the investigation involving Moscow and the Trump campaign.

The government meanwhile said the state opening of the parliament - when May's government presents its legislation programme - will take place on June 21, two days later than planned. Mrs Foster has also rejected suggestions that the mooted agreement could undermine a return to powersharing arrangements at Stormont amid claims from political rivals the Government's stated impartiality as a mediator would be fatally undermined.

Netanyahu, who is in Greece for a tripartite summit with that country and Cyprus, attended the dedication with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades , as well as the son and daughter of Moshe Ha-Elion, 93, a Greek Holocaust survivor who this year lit a torch at the national ceremony for Holocaust memorial day.

Trump reacted after several news reports late Wednesday said that Special Counsel Robert Mueller plans to interview key USA national security officials about Trump's comments in seeking an end to the investigation of contacts his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn , had with Russia's ambassador to Washington .

Sponsored Content - Download our Executive Briefing to learn how agency and industry experts are hoping to reduce insider threats. "Oftentimes what happens, frankly, in counterintelligence investigations is you start looking at sort of a core intelligence question - What did the Russians do and did they do it with any Americans? - and it grows into: What did any of those Americans do in their financial matters that may also raise alarms with the FBI?" Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Mr ...

In a sign that an election is near, Putin focused mostly on domestic issues, but found time to joke that he was ready to offer former Federal Bureau of Investigation head James Comey political asylum and to complain about alleged USA meddling in Russian politics.

As investigators try to determine what led to the fatal shooting, here is what WKMG News 6 has learned about the gunman from people who knew him and law enforcement officials. It is not known, however, how many people were killed. The Associated Press talked with Shelley Adams , whose sister, Sheila McIntrye, works for the company and was in the bathroom when shots rang out.

RICHMOND , Va. - After a surprisingly close race, Ed Gillespie clinched the Republican nomination for governor, reports the Associated Press . Ed Gillespie won the Republican nomination for Governor in a Tuesday primary, but his margin over 2nd-place finisher Corey Stewart was slightly more than 4300 votes.

The latest defeat came in Doha on Wednesday (AEST) as Qatar - which can not qualify for the tournament in Russian Federation - sprung a surprise, the reversal leaving South Korea only one point ahead of Uzbekistan in third. Stielike's high point was leading South Korea to the final of the 2015 Asian Cup where it lost 1-2 to Australia after extra-time. The loss in Doha leaves the Red Devils just one point ahead of Uzbekistan in second place in Group A of Asian qualifying with two matches ...

The shooter died after exchanging gunfire with police . They say the two guns confiscated following the shooting - a 9 mm handgun and a 7.62 caliber rifle - appear to have been purchased legally. "I think a good turnout today would be a good statement against what happened yesterday". From the stands, Vince Wetzel, a resident of Sacramento, California, who is visiting Washington and chose to take in the game, said, "It's just a good call to put aside political differences and just play ...

President Trump raised the contentious issue with Mahmoud Abbas , president of the Palestinian Authority , on a visit to the Middle East last month. "This is not something that the secretary of State should announce". Issa Karake, Palestinian minister of prisoner affairs, said the payments must continue and called them "a national, social and humanitarian duty".

President Trump on Thursday criticized reports that he is now under investigation for obstruction of justice in connection with the firing of FBI Director James Comey , denouncing it as another "witch hunt" that is unfairly targeting him.

As reports have shown that Hodgkinson once volunteered for Sanders' campaign, the Vermont senator has condemned the shooter. Jeff Weaver, Sanders' former presidential campaign manager, told CNN that Sanders' political staff was trying to get more information.

They said he was given "multiple units" of blood and will require additional operations. The family said, "he is lucky to be alive" and credited the care he has received and "Matt's fighting spirit and grit". Capitol Police. Speaking on the House floor, Representative Glenn Thompson issued a call to "replace the hateful rhetoric and resistance with respect".

The president is set to announce a new policy aimed at stopping what the White House describes as the flow of cash to Cuba's military. Tillerson said the shift in relations comes, in part, because "Cuba has failed to improve its human rights record".

None of that stopped some conservatives from concluding that Hodgkinson was aiming to injure Republicans specifically, and that he was driven by a liberal culture that glorifies violence against GOPers. Hodgkinson was also "observed throwing" an unidentified female "around the bedroom", the police report said. Euille said the YMCA's manager told him Hodgkinson was there Wednesday morning and walked to the ballfield at about 7 a.m.

The Prime Minster lost her majority in the Commons, but was still able to form a Government as the largest party. Mrs May called the snap election in order to secure a clear mandate for her vision of Brexit. "Her wish and will was not really too much accepted by the British people", he said. "And from everything I have heard from Britain today, they will respect their negotiations calendar".

In a second Tweet , Trump echoed previous claims that he is the victim of what he says is the "single greatest witch hunt in American political history". The abrupt dismissal of Comey prompted Trump's critics to charge that the president was trying to interfere with a criminal investigation. Comey told senators he thought publicizing the contents of those memos would prompt the appointment of a special counsel in the Russian Federation investigation.

According to ANI, the GJM chief's residence was raided by West Bengal Police and the CRPF in a joint operation during which a large chache of weapons were also recovered. While GJM is a BJP ally and it wouldn't want to offend it, it also can not be seen to be part of any effort to divide West Bengal. If anybody violates law, the administration will take action.

Last week, Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee that he had informed Trump that there was no investigation of the president's personal conduct, at least while he was leading the FBI. He said his meetings with the Russian ambassador during and after the campaign had nothing to do with pressures of what President Trump has termed "the Russian thing" that has created a "cloud" hanging over his presidency.

If there is no clear victor, all candidates who win more than 12.5 percent in the first round qualify for the second round next Sunday. Among commentators also sounding a cautionary note was Nicolas Beytout of the daily L'Opinion, who wrote: "Sure, Emmanuel Macron is ready to pull off the unthinkable for someone who didn't even have a party a year ago - a spectacular majority in the National Assembly".

Wednesday and later engulfed all floors above the second in the 24-story building that contained about 120 apartments in north Kensington. "The fire started on the upper floors". "People were absolutely devastated by yesterday's events". Speaking Thursday, fire chief Cotton said that urban search and rescue dogs would be deployed inside the building.

Clinton herself, that would be a bit disturbing", Graham said. Conservative commentator Ann Coulter said there's no reason to keep Mueller because Comey confirmed that Trump wasn't under investigation, while radio host Mark Levin wrote on Facebook that " Mueller must step aside".

Included in the bill is a "regulatory off-ramp" for larger institutions subject to DFA's heightened prudential standards and Basel III's capital and liquidity standards, provided those institutions elect to maintain a 10 percent non-risk weighted leverage ratio.

The newspaper touted the "major turning point in the almost year-old FBI investigation, which until recently focused on Russian meddling during the presidential campaign and on whether there was any coordination between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin".

Gabby Giffords in January 2011, a claim that was first debunked more than six years ago. On Wednesday, Giffords' former intern, Daniel Hernandez Jr., spoke to FOX 10 Phoenix . Of the OR train attacker, law enforcement was reluctant to call it terrorism, floating the idea of mental illness OR drugs OR alcohol, despite the clear political and social motives.